Callan attends launch of Independents Alliance

29 June 2015

The Independents Alliance has been formally launched.
It will see TDs, Senators and Councillors contest the next general election with a view to becoming part of a coalition Government.
They won't apply a whip to members except under votes of confidence.
Independent Senator Feargal Quinn has agreed to become the Parliamentary Chairman of the grouping - though he says he does not intend to contest either the next general election or the subsequent election to the Seanad.
Deputy Shane Ross says they will not be putting themselves before the electorate as a 'party'.
Louth Cllr. Kevin Callan - a former member of Fine Gael, also attended the launch.